WAKE UP AND GLOW UP WITH THESE FEW STEPS.

|  BY SONA AND NAGA

We all have a dream to achieve Clear and glowing skin, but with new products constantly hitting the shelves and the endless skin care advice out there on the internet, it's not always easy to figure out a skincare routine that's going to work best for you. That's why we are here to help you out. As you know the basics are 

• Drink plenty of water, at least 10 glasses

• Sleep smarter- try sleeping in silk pillowcases it is good for skin and hair

• Wash your face once you reach home

• Don't touch your face often

• Maintain a healthy diet, try to eat more vegetables and fruits..!!

Here we listed some of the best minimalist skincare tips and products you can try. And these are daily skincare routine you can follow 

We will guide you to get glowing skin ASAP.

Not sponsored these are the products we tested and using.

1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT CLEANSER THAT SUITS YOUR SKIN TYPE.

Basically, a cleanser opens the pore. Don't get scared it just cleans the dirt clogged inside the skin due to many reasons, the best example is pollution. Face cleansing steps: take the right amount of product in the hand which is one pump that should get the job done or pour a nickel-sized amount and massage into your skin in a circular motion gently but not more than a minute. You can use a cleanser twice a day but if u have sensitive or dry skin. For morning just wash your face with water and evening go ahead with this CTM routine. The cleanser comes in different formulations

Which are Cream, Gel, Foam, and even an oil cleanser but, mostly oil cleansers are used for the double cleansing method which is useful for everyday makeup users. My personal favorite is a Foam cleanser.

2. SECONDLY, A TONER.

It is very important to use a toner right after you cleanse your face. Some say it is unnecessary to use a toner A BIG NO. Toner closes your pores which you cleaned earlier, that is why everyone says this method is a CTM routine.

Toner comes in formulations which are mist, liquid.

Toner can be used with the help of a cotton pad or you can directly use it by tapping it in the face. I don't prefer cotton pads even though many are recommended because I feel like most of my products got sucked by a cotton pad. In the Korean skincare routine, they used to tap the product nearly 5 times like once it is dry, they will use it again. It is good to do it. Because if you make sure it closes pore then there is no way for pimples. Voila!! REMINDER: Don't skip Toner.

3. SERUM.

It’s a skin tonic!! Yeah, the reason for the glow and best solution for dry skin. It keeps your skin hydrated and it mostly has anti-aging ingredients in it and if you have wrinkles this makes your wrinkles go away.

 Tip* When applying don't let the applicator of the serum bottle touch your face it is not healthy. 

• While using vitamin c serums or any acidic one try mixing two drops of your serum with your moisturizer to avoid irritation.

4. EYE CREAM.

Make sure you use your eye cream before moisturizer. It is unnecessary to use an eye cream, but if u have slight wrinkles under your eye in your 20s it will be beneficial enough to later reduce your wrinkles. Take a pea-sized amount of product not more than that in your ring finger as your under-eye skin is the softest skin, tap small dots under eyes starting from the innermost corner to move outward then pat the product into your skin and let it dry and go with the rest of the skincare products. Using Eye cream helps reducing dark circles, puffiness, bags, etc. and also don't apply the product closest to your eyes that is not healthy

 5. MOISTURIZER IS A MUST.

Moisturize your skin well to keep it hydrated and to have supple, healthy skin. But, don't over-moisturize your skin when you have pimples that may make your skin worse.

• Moisturize both day and night. Right after you get out of the shower and right before you go to bed

• Make sure you use a fragrance-free or a mild one.

6. SPF.

Compulsory 30+ SPF or greater. As you know it will protect your skin from UV Rays. You won't get tanned. "Preventing sun damage is a million times better for your skin than treating it after the fact," says Dr. Prystowsky dermatologist. Avoid direct exposure to the sun or any heat because that may cause inflammation and collagen breakdown. Wear sunscreen EVERY DAY!! Though you stay indoors, or out. If it rains, or summer whatever, just wear sunscreen. And also remember to reapply every 2 or 4 hours. Try wearing sunglasses too. All sunscreen mostly leaves a white cast behind no worries after a few minutes it will set as per your skin type.

• Sunscreen comes in formulations of Gel, cream, spray, fluid, and also a new sunscreen bar.

7. EXFOLIATE.

Once a week is enough if you have sensitive skin or Weekly twice that is 2x times a week exfoliate or use a scrub. Though you use a cleanser that is a mild one won't do a good job, so exfoliating your skin will remove dead cells and choose a PH neutral so it doesn't dry as it exfoliates. 

Don't over-exfoliate or scrub your skin that may lead to a breakout or damage your skin.

Importantly, if you have dry skin, try using one with the cream formulation and a mild one that doesn't have granules or uses a chemical exfoliator. A set of the Best chemical exfoliators we use will be uploaded soon. Physical Exfoliators:

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